196 Marlborough Road

Description
This truly spectacular Victorian seven-bedroom home is located in the heart of Prospect Park South. Step on to your expansive wraparound front porch, take a seat on your rocking chair, and enjoy your beautiful front garden and the majestic homes on tree-lined Marlborough Road.
This home is timeless and was built to entertain. The front entry has a built-in window seat with four lovely stained-glass windows. Four archways off the entryway...Location, location, location! It's all about the perfect location.
This truly spectacular Victorian seven-bedroom home is located in the heart of Prospect Park South. Step on to your expansive wraparound front porch, take a seat on your rocking chair, and enjoy your beautiful front garden and the majestic homes on tree-lined Marlborough Road.
This home is timeless and was built to entertain. The front entry has a built-in window seat with four lovely stained-glass windows. Four archways off the entryway create an open floor plan with easy flow throughout the first floor. There are two spacious and grand living rooms with high ceilings and windows. The second living room features a coffered ceiling and a large original wood fireplace flanked by bookcases. The formal dining room has coffered ceilings and leads right into your newly renovated kitchen which is a culinary delight, Fully renovated with all new Frigidaire Appliances - which includes a 36 inch stove. The bright and airy kitchen has a half bathroom with laundry.
On the second floor, the primary bedroom suite is located in the front of the home and has large windows that allows the morning sun to flow in. The bedroom has a large closet and a full updated bathroom with a stall shower. The suite has an adjoining shaving closet with a marble sink and a spacious closet. Second floor has three additional spacious bedrooms and a brand new renovated bathroom, along with back stairs to the kitchen.
The third floor has three bedrooms and a full bathroom with a lovely original marble sink.
Original refinished parquet floors with decorative inlay and mahogany borders throughout the home. The interior has all been freshly painted and ready for you to move right in.
Private backyard and garden.
Private driveway and one-car garage.
Home sits on a 50 x 100 lot
This home truly is a must-see! Same owner for sixty-five years, with original detail intact.
PPS is an historical landmark District.
Near B&Q train
Close to Cortelyou Rd with great cafes and restaurants.
Close to Prospect Park and the Parade Grounds and tennis courts.
Listing Agent
- alexandra.reddish@compass.com
P: (917)-324-8016
Amenities
- Private Yard
- Fence
- Porch
- Fireplace
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- Parquet Floors
Property Details for 196 Marlborough Road
Status | Sold |
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Days on Market | 116 |
Taxes | $941 / month |
Maintenance | - |
Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
Total Rooms | 12.0 |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | - |
Year Built | 1905 |
Lot Size | 5,000 SF / 50' x 100' |
County | Kings County |
Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Building
196 Marlborough Rd
Location
Sold By Compass
Building Information for 196 Marlborough Road
Payment Calculator
$19,213 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$18,272
$941
$0
Property History for 196 Marlborough Road
Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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Sep 23, 2024 | Sold Manual | $3,100,000 | — |
Jul 17, 2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
Jun 27, 2024 | Price Change Manual | $3,199,000 | — |
Mar 22, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,495,000 | — |
Date | Event & Source | Price |
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09/23/2024 | Sold Manual | $3,100,000 |
07/17/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
06/27/2024 | Price Change Manual | $3,199,000 |
03/22/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,495,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 196 Marlborough Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 889 PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 62 Ditmas Public6 to 8 | ||
Brooklyn College Academy Public9 to 12 | ||
Middle 890 Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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